For, in what is being hailed as yet another master stroke by Jackson’s Estate, it has today been confirmed that the singer’s brand will once again by endorsed by Pepsi – almost 30 years after their first outing.

Details after the jump…

According to Billboard, the drinks juggernaut will roll out a special-line of cans featuring the superstar’s image this May in honor of the 25th anniversary of his third solo album ‘Bad’. The cans will, most importantly, feature codes that -when redeemed online- will “unlock” exclusive ‘Bad’ remixes from the likes of Diplo and Skrillex.

The set, which hit stores on August 31st 1987, is one of the greatest selling albums of all-time, having shifted over 45 million copies worldwide (10.5 million in the US), and spawning a whopping five #1 singles on the Hot 100.

Jackson’s previous collaborations with Pepsi include the ill-fated 1984 commercial which saw his scalp set on fire, and sponsorships of his solo tours in 1988 and 1992.

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Needless to say, this serves as yet another testament to Michael’s unparalleled and enduring impact. An impact which should sell a potent message to the stars of today: strive for a brand of greatness that will outlive you. More than any charting or award, that is the ultimate success.

MICHAEL JACKSON WILL NEVER DIE…BECAUSE THE GIFT HE BROUGHT TO THE WORLD (CHARITY, MUSIC, OVERALL INSPIRATION) WILL OUTLIVE US ALL.

‘I know the creator will go but his work survives, that is why to escape death, I attempt to bind my soul to my work.’ – Michael Jackson quoting Leonardo Da Vinci in his LAST Ebony Magazine interview in 2008.

This is really cool. His own can. What about that? I don’t drink Pepsi but I’ll buy one(or a couple) when he’s on it. LOL.

“Needless to say, this serves as yet another testament to Michael’s unparalleled and enduring impact. An impact which should sell a potent message to the stars of today: strive for a brand of greatness that will outlive you. More than any charting or award, that is the ultimate success”

Now is this the same company (Pepsi) that burned my Michael’s head and started him down the road to using painkillers for the constant and longlasting pain he suffered? *side-eye* at anything Pepsi does in reference to MJ!

Bad is probably my favourite album of his except Off the Wall. But 45 million? I’m sure last week (and for the previous 20 years) it has been cited as selling 30 million behind Dangerous’ 32 million…anyway, I’m all ON for this era. His music never really got any better!